SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek
GoodBrooks County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 210240010207078
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,648
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,648 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,107 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek carry?
About 8,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns SH 285 over Palo Blanco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.